LAS VEGAS -- Cavium Networks (NASDAQ: CAVM), a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, security and wireless applications and DSP Group, Inc™ (NASDAQ: DSPG) a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications at home, announced today that they have joined forces to develop a market-ready reference design for a multi-service gateway with fully integrated Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications (DECT) capabilities and advanced VoIP functionality. The DECT/CAT-iq (Cordless Advanced Technology: Internet and Quality) Module from DSP Group, combined with Energy Efficient ECONA™ ARM®-Based Processors running D2 Technologies’ vPort VoIP software is designed to enable network equipment manufacturers to bring to market gateway solutions with advanced voice communications features such as high definition voice, address book synchronization and PBX functionality.

"As advanced telephony and voice features become an integral part of the broadband-connected, digital home, gateways and other broadband access devices have to provide integrated support for such features. Built-in DECT CAT-iq capabilities from DSP Group enable us to provide a gateway offering with differentiating value added product features,” said Manoj Gujral, VP and GM of Broadband and Consumer Division at Cavium Networks. “In addition CAT-iq ensures a high level of consumer and business experience, advanced features and full interoperability."

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